Israel Expels Palestinian Workers, Straining Gaza's Economy
Israel has sent thousands of Palestinian workers back to Gaza as part of a crackdown on laborers who had previously been granted permits to work in Israel and the occupied West Bank. The permits, which allowed Gazans to take jobs in sectors like agriculture and construction, have been scrapped as Israel focuses on eradicating the Hamas movement that controls Gaza. The move has left many workers feeling humiliated and without employment opportunities, as they were earning significantly higher wages in Israel compared to the blockaded Gaza Strip.